Current Time in Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi uses the Africa/Nairobi timezone, currently EAT (UTC+3). Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+3 all year.

Nairobi, Kenya
4:54 PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (EAT, UTC+3)

Sunrise and Sunset in Nairobi

Today in Nairobi the sun rises at 6:12am and sets at 6:21pm local time. First usable light (civil dawn) is around 5:50am, and it stays light until about 6:42pm.

Time Difference From Nairobi

When it is noon in Nairobi, here is the time in other major cities. Offsets reflect the current date, including daylight saving where it applies.

London9:00 AM3 hours behind
New York5:00 AM7 hours behind
Los Angeles2:00 AM10 hours behind
Chicago4:00 AM8 hours behind
Toronto5:00 AM7 hours behind
Paris10:00 AM2 hours behind
Berlin10:00 AM2 hours behind
Dubai1:00 PM1 hour ahead
Mumbai2:30 PM2 hours 30 minutes ahead
Singapore5:00 PM5 hours ahead
Hong Kong5:00 PM5 hours ahead
Tokyo6:00 PM6 hours ahead
Sydney8:00 PM8 hours ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi, Kenya is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone. The current abbreviation is EAT, which is UTC+3.

Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+3 all year.

How do I schedule a meeting with someone in Nairobi?

Pick a time in the table above where both sides land inside working hours, or use the Overlap Zones tool to compare working hours across several cities at once.